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Iowa State Fair continuing to modernize livestock buildings
The Iowa State Fair is finally back and kicking off tomorrow, August 7th. It’s still the same great event that it’s always been, but fairgoers will notice some thoughtful improvements this year. Areas like the kid’s playgrounds have been made more accessible, and there are even more shaded areas to sit under across the fairgrounds. On the ag side of things, the horse barn has seen some needed renovations. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons said the barns have been updated to be more convenient...
Senate Democrats ask Secretary Vilsack to support California Prop 12
Senate Democrats, including the Senate Ag Committee Chair, urge Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to support California's Proposition 12 before the Supreme Court. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla of California, along with New Jersey's Cory Booker and Senate...
Xtend Crop Protection has you covered in 2022
It won?t be long now, and we will see the planters rolling in earnest across Iowa. The first days of a new growing season are filled with excitement, anticipation, and angst. We are ready to see what we can produce, but we are also filled with trepidation because we...
Skor: Year-round E15 means cleaner options at the pump
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says year-round E15 sales means cleaner options at the pump along with a stronger rural economy. Skor attended President Biden?s event at POET Bioprocessing in Menlo last week where he announced the administration will lift outdated...
Biden touts infrastructure law during Iowa stop
President Biden spoke highly of his bipartisan infrastructure law during his visit to Iowa last week. Biden says the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have a direct impact on roads and bridges in Iowa.Biden talks about other key benefits of the bipartisan...
National Pork Board building trust through public health research
Researchers at the University of Minnesota used Checkoff funds to re-evaluate a commonly cited 2018 study, based in North Carolina, involving the public health implications of pork production. Dr. Andres Perez helped lead the recently published study where they...
Turkey season continues in Iowa
Hunters in Iowa still have plenty of time to go turkey hunting this spring. Mick Klemesrud with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says turkey season runs through May 15th. The first spring turkey season began back on April 11th, and Klemesrud says there's been...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (12-20-22)
Things are looking better down in Argentina, but they didn?t get enough rain to make a major impact. On the other hand, Brazil is just about done with planting. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Chuck Grassley comments on U.S. Congress omnibus spending package
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with reporters Tuesday for his weekly conference call. Grassley told reporters that his cattle price discovery and transparency bill will not be included in the latest omnibus spending package.Grassley says that the bill won?t be...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 12-20-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 12-20-22
It's a turnaround Tuesday for corn and soybeans. Did the rainfall in Argentina make an impact on Argentine crops? Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
With Bird Flu cases on the rise, so is stress
Even as the snow is falling, I am still seeing flocks of birds making their move south. Normally, it is a thing of great beauty to witness these birds make the trek with no maps or GPS. Though there are a few times, I see those flocks and wonder if they have the right...
